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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.88, 598.70 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.88, 598.70 and 254.44 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.88 : 598.70 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.88/598.70 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.88x = 598.70 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.88x = 152,333.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,333.23/433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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