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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.92, 598.86 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.92, 598.86 and 276.56 is: 381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.92 : 598.86 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.92/598.86 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.92x = 598.86 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.92x = 165,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,623.67/433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.69

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