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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.69, 596.97 and 266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.69, 596.97 and 266.91 is: 368.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.69 : 596.97 = 266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.69/596.97 = 266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.69x = 596.97 × 266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.69x = 159,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,337.26/432.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.25

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