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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 595.98 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 595.98 and 266.16 is: 367.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 595.98 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/595.98 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 595.98 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 158,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,626.04/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.19

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