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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 594.82 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 594.82 and 265.28 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 594.82 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/594.82 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 594.82 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 157,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,793.85/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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