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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 596.12 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 596.12 and 266.19 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 596.12 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/596.12 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 596.12 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 158,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,679.85/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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