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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.65, 598.64 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.65, 598.64 and 267.87 is: 369.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.65 : 598.64 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.65/598.64 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.65x = 598.64 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.65x = 160,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,356.36/433.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.78

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