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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.07, 595.62 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.07, 595.62 and 266.15 is: 366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.07 : 595.62 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.07/595.62 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.07x = 595.62 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.07x = 158,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,525.75/432.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.90

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