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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.37, 596.64 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.37, 596.64 and 266.32 is: 367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.37 : 596.64 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.37/596.64 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.37x = 596.64 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.37x = 158,897.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,897.16/432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.50

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