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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 598.60 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 598.60 and 256.73 is: 354.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 598.60 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/598.60 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 598.60 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 153,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,678.58/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.29

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