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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.15, 596.07 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.15, 596.07 and 266.31 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.15 : 596.07 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.15/596.07 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.15x = 596.07 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.15x = 158,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,739.40/432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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