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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.87, 595.95 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.87, 595.95 and 266.09 is: 367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.87 : 595.95 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.87/595.95 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.87x = 595.95 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.87x = 158,576.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,576.34/431.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.19

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