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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 596.12 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 596.12 and 266 is: 366.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 596.12 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/596.12 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 596.12 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 158,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,567.92/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.95

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