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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 597.02 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 597.02 and 266.89 is: 368.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 597.02 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/597.02 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 597.02 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 159,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,339.49/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.38

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