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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.65, 596.89 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.65, 596.89 and 266.92 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.65 : 596.89 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.65/596.89 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.65x = 596.89 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.65x = 159,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,321.88/432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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