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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.77, 597.31 and 266.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.77, 597.31 and 266.95 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.77 : 597.31 = 266.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.77/597.31 = 266.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.77x = 597.31 × 266.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.77x = 159,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,449.74/432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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