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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.30, 596.34 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.30, 596.34 and 266.40 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.30 : 596.34 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.30/596.34 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.30x = 596.34 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.30x = 158,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,864.98/432.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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