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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.84, 598.32 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.84, 598.32 and 267.88 is: 369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.84 : 598.32 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.84/598.32 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.84x = 598.32 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.84x = 160,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,277.96/433.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.44

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