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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.76, 598.61 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.76, 598.61 and 237.29 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.76 : 598.61 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.76/598.61 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.76x = 598.61 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.76x = 142,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,044.17/433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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