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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.97, 596.16 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.97, 596.16 and 266.18 is: 367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.97 : 596.16 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.97/596.16 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.97x = 596.16 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.97x = 158,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,687.36/431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.36

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