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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.16, 597.71 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.16, 597.71 and 267.20 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.16 : 597.71 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.16/597.71 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.16x = 597.71 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.16x = 159,708.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,708.03/433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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