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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.34, 597.86 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.34, 597.86 and 267.59 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.34 : 597.86 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.34/597.86 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.34x = 597.86 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.34x = 159,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,977.03/433.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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