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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.73, 598.37 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.73, 598.37 and 267.77 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.73 : 598.37 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.73/598.37 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.73x = 598.37 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.73x = 160,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,221.20/433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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