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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.20, 598.08 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.20, 598.08 and 267.64 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.20 : 598.08 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.20/598.08 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.20x = 598.08 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.20x = 160,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,069.64/433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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