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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.50, 597.15 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.50, 597.15 and 266.76 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.50 : 597.15 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.50/597.15 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.50x = 597.15 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.50x = 159,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,295.73/432.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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