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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.18, 596.58 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.18, 596.58 and 266.55 is: 367.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.18 : 596.58 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.18/596.58 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.18x = 596.58 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.18x = 159,018.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,018.40/432.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.94

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