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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 598.17 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 598.17 and 267.84 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 598.17 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/598.17 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 598.17 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 160,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,209.52/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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