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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.91, 598.78 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.91, 598.78 and 237.41 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.91 : 598.78 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.91/598.78 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.91x = 598.78 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.91x = 142,157.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,157.94/433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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