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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.09, 594.63 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.09, 594.63 and 265.25 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.09 : 594.63 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.09/594.63 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.09x = 594.63 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.09x = 157,722.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,722.63/431.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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