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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.26, 596.54 and 266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.26, 596.54 and 266.55 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.26 : 596.54 = 266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.26/596.54 = 266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.26x = 596.54 × 266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.26x = 159,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,006.40/432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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