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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.93, 599.03 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.93, 599.03 and 278.77 is: 384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.93 : 599.03 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.93/599.03 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.93x = 599.03 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.93x = 166,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,991.59/433.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.84

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