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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.94, 598.78 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.94, 598.78 and 259.26 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.94 : 598.78 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.94/598.78 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.94x = 598.78 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.94x = 155,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,239.70/433.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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