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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.61, 597.67 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.61, 597.67 and 267.46 is: 368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.61 : 597.67 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.61/597.67 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.61x = 597.67 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.61x = 159,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,852.82/433.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.66

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