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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.09, 594.79 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.09, 594.79 and 265.24 is: 365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.09 : 594.79 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.09/594.79 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.09x = 594.79 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.09x = 157,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,759.13/431.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.96

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