Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.60, 597 and 266.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 432.60, 597 and 266.68 is: 368.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432.60 : 597 = 266.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432.60/597 = 266.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432.60x = 597 × 266.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432.60x = 159,207.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,207.96/432.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368.03
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