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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.28, 597.73 and 267.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.28, 597.73 and 267.43 is: 368.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.28 : 597.73 = 267.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.28/597.73 = 267.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.28x = 597.73 × 267.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.28x = 159,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,850.93/433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.93

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