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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.05, 594.75 and 256.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.05, 594.75 and 256.42 is: 353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.05 : 594.75 = 256.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.05/594.75 = 256.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.05x = 594.75 × 256.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.05x = 152,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,505.80/431.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.80

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