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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.77, 598.62 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.77, 598.62 and 237.27 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.77 : 598.62 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.77/598.62 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.77x = 598.62 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.77x = 142,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,034.57/433.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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