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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.93, 597.44 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.93, 597.44 and 267.20 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.93 : 597.44 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.93/597.44 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.93x = 597.44 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.93x = 159,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,633.65/432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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