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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 594.89 and 256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 594.89 and 256.41 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 594.89 = 256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/594.89 = 256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 594.89 × 256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 152,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,535.42/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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