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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.88, 597.24 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.88, 597.24 and 267.03 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.88 : 597.24 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.88/597.24 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.88x = 597.24 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.88x = 159,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,481.00/432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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