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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.79, 597.17 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.79, 597.17 and 267.05 is: 368.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.79 : 597.17 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.79/597.17 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.79x = 597.17 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.79x = 159,473.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,473.05/432.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.47

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