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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 594.99 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 594.99 and 256.50 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 594.99 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/594.99 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 594.99 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 152,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,614.94/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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