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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.16, 596.40 and 266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.16, 596.40 and 266.47 is: 367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.16 : 596.40 = 266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.16/596.40 = 266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.16x = 596.40 × 266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.16x = 158,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,922.71/432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.74

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