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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 594.91 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 594.91 and 265.38 is: 366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 594.91 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/594.91 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 594.91 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 157,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,877.22/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.28

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