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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.08, 596.22 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.08, 596.22 and 266.26 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.08 : 596.22 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.08/596.22 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.08x = 596.22 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.08x = 158,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,749.54/432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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