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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.86, 595.92 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.86, 595.92 and 266.32 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.86 : 595.92 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.86/595.92 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.86x = 595.92 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.86x = 158,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,705.41/431.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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