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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.94, 597.50 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.94, 597.50 and 267.19 is: 368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.94 : 597.50 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.94/597.50 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.94x = 597.50 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.94x = 159,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,646.03/432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.75

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