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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.84, 595.74 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.84, 595.74 and 266 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.84 : 595.74 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.84/595.74 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.84x = 595.74 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.84x = 158,466.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,466.84/431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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