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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 597.42 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 597.42 and 267.36 is: 368.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 597.42 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/597.42 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 597.42 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 159,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,726.21/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.76

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