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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.28, 596.62 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.28, 596.62 and 266.60 is: 367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.28 : 596.62 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.28/596.62 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.28x = 596.62 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.28x = 159,058.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,058.89/432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.95

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