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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.67, 597.19 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.67, 597.19 and 267.02 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.67 : 597.19 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.67/597.19 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.67x = 597.19 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.67x = 159,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,460.18/432.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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