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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.97, 596.19 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.97, 596.19 and 266.32 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.97 : 596.19 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.97/596.19 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.97x = 596.19 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.97x = 158,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,777.32/431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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