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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 596.97 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 596.97 and 267.03 is: 368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 596.97 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/596.97 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 596.97 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 159,408.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,408.90/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.43

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