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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.20, 596.13 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.20, 596.13 and 266.51 is: 367.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.20 : 596.13 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.20/596.13 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.20x = 596.13 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.20x = 158,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,874.61/432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.60

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