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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 597.21 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 597.21 and 266.94 is: 368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 597.21 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/597.21 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 597.21 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 159,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,419.24/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.41

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