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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.89, 595.76 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.89, 595.76 and 266.07 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.89 : 595.76 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.89/595.76 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.89x = 595.76 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.89x = 158,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,513.86/431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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