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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.02, 594.80 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.02, 594.80 and 254.10 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.02 : 594.80 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.02/594.80 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.02x = 594.80 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.02x = 151,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,138.68/431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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