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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 594.95 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 594.95 and 265.50 is: 366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 594.95 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/594.95 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 594.95 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 157,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,957.90/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.48

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