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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.55, 598.12 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.55, 598.12 and 267.44 is: 368.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.55 : 598.12 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.55/598.12 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.55x = 598.12 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.55x = 159,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,957.55/433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.95

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