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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.78, 598.59 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.78, 598.59 and 237.28 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.78 : 598.59 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.78/598.59 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.78x = 598.59 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.78x = 142,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,033.44/433.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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