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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.84, 596.08 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.84, 596.08 and 266.16 is: 367.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.84 : 596.08 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.84/596.08 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.84x = 596.08 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.84x = 158,652.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,652.65/431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.39

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