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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 596.19 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 596.19 and 266.28 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 596.19 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/596.19 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 596.19 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 158,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,750.49/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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