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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433, 597.36 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433, 597.36 and 267.16 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433 : 597.36 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433/597.36 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433x = 597.36 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433x = 159,590.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,590.70/433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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