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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 597.72 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 597.72 and 267.32 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 597.72 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/597.72 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 597.72 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 159,782.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,782.51/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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