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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.05, 597.61 and 267.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.05, 597.61 and 267.37 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.05 : 597.61 = 267.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.05/597.61 = 267.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.05x = 597.61 × 267.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.05x = 159,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,782.99/433.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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