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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.79, 598.60 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.79, 598.60 and 267.94 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.79 : 598.60 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.79/598.60 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.79x = 598.60 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.79x = 160,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,387.54/433.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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