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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 597 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 597 and 266.76 is: 368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 597 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/597 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 597 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 159,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,255.72/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.03

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