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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431, 594.80 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431, 594.80 and 256.44 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431 : 594.80 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431/594.80 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431x = 594.80 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431x = 152,530.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,530.51/431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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