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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.91, 598.72 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.91, 598.72 and 256.86 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.91 : 598.72 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.91/598.72 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.91x = 598.72 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.91x = 153,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,787.22/433.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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