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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.07, 594.26 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.07, 594.26 and 265.17 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.07 : 594.26 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.07/594.26 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.07x = 594.26 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.07x = 157,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,582.57/431.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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