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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.87, 597.33 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.87, 597.33 and 267.09 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.87 : 597.33 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.87/597.33 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.87x = 597.33 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.87x = 159,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,540.87/432.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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