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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.11, 594.92 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.11, 594.92 and 254.09 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.11 : 594.92 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.11/594.92 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.11x = 594.92 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.11x = 151,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,160.25/431.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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