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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 594.86 and 265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 594.86 and 265.29 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 594.86 = 265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/594.86 = 265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 594.86 × 265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 157,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,809.08/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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