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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.53, 597.94 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.53, 597.94 and 267.84 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.53 : 597.94 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.53/597.94 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.53x = 597.94 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.53x = 160,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,151.58/433.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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