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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.90, 596.15 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.90, 596.15 and 266.35 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.90 : 596.15 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.90/596.15 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.90x = 596.15 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.90x = 158,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,784.55/431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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