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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.79, 598.42 and 256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.79, 598.42 and 256.63 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.79 : 598.42 = 256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.79/598.42 = 256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.79x = 598.42 × 256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.79x = 153,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,571.75/433.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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