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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.10, 595 and 256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.10, 595 and 256.54 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.10 : 595 = 256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.10/595 = 256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.10x = 595 × 256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.10x = 152,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,641.30/431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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