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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.10, 596.31 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.10, 596.31 and 266.18 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.10 : 596.31 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.10/596.31 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.10x = 596.31 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.10x = 158,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,725.80/432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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