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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.14, 597.69 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.14, 597.69 and 267.39 is: 368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.14 : 597.69 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.14/597.69 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.14x = 597.69 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.14x = 159,816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,816.33/433.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.97

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