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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 598.44 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 598.44 and 267.96 is: 369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 598.44 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/598.44 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 598.44 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 160,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,357.98/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.76

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