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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.32, 597.34 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.32, 597.34 and 267.42 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.32 : 597.34 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.32/597.34 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.32x = 597.34 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.32x = 159,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,740.66/433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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