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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.87, 597.18 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.87, 597.18 and 267.14 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.87 : 597.18 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.87/597.18 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.87x = 597.18 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.87x = 159,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,526.34/432.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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