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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.02, 594.89 and 256.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.02, 594.89 and 256.38 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.02 : 594.89 = 256.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.02/594.89 = 256.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.02x = 594.89 × 256.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.02x = 152,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,517.90/431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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