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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.90, 597.30 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.90, 597.30 and 267.06 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.90 : 597.30 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.90/597.30 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.90x = 597.30 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.90x = 159,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,514.94/432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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