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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.81, 595.58 and 266.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.81, 595.58 and 266.11 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.81 : 595.58 = 266.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.81/595.58 = 266.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.81x = 595.58 × 266.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.81x = 158,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,489.79/431.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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