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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 594.72 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 594.72 and 256.32 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 594.72 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/594.72 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 594.72 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 152,438.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,438.63/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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