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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 595.82 and 266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 595.82 and 266.05 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 595.82 = 266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/595.82 = 266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 595.82 × 266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 158,519.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,519.32/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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