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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 594.83 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 594.83 and 254.02 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 594.83 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/594.83 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 594.83 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 151,097.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,097.55/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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