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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.43, 596.70 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.43, 596.70 and 266.72 is: 368.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.43 : 596.70 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.43/596.70 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.43x = 596.70 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.43x = 159,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,148.84/432.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.04

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