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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 594.80 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 594.80 and 256.45 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 594.80 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/594.80 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 594.80 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 152,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,536.46/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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