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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 594.78 and 254.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 594.78 and 254.00 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 594.78 = 254.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/594.78 = 254.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 594.78 × 254.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 151,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,071.15/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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