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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.15, 597.58 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.15, 597.58 and 267.27 is: 368.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.15 : 597.58 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.15/597.58 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.15x = 597.58 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.15x = 159,715.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,715.21/433.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.73

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