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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.92, 597.32 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.92, 597.32 and 266.96 is: 368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.92 : 597.32 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.92/597.32 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.92x = 597.32 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.92x = 159,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,460.55/432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.34

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