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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.77, 597.30 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.77, 597.30 and 267.14 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.77 : 597.30 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.77/597.30 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.77x = 597.30 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.77x = 159,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,559.74/432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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