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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.11, 595.24 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.11, 595.24 and 265.55 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.11 : 595.24 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.11/595.24 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.11x = 595.24 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.11x = 158,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,065.98/431.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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