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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.65, 597.08 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.65, 597.08 and 266.96 is: 368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.65 : 597.08 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.65/597.08 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.65x = 597.08 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.65x = 159,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,398.64/432.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.42

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