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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 598.56 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 598.56 and 278.56 is: 384.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 598.56 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/598.56 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 598.56 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 166,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,734.87/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.32

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