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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.74, 598.25 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.74, 598.25 and 267.90 is: 369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.74 : 598.25 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.74/598.25 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.74x = 598.25 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.74x = 160,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,269.60/433.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.50

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