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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 431 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 431 and 253.41 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 431 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/431 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 431 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 109,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,219.71/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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