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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 596.02 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 596.02 and 266.15 is: 367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 596.02 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/596.02 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 596.02 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 158,630.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,630.72/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.35

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