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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.15, 595.04 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.15, 595.04 and 265.48 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.15 : 595.04 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.15/595.04 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.15x = 595.04 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.15x = 157,968.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,968.40/431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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