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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.17, 595.01 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.17, 595.01 and 256.50 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.17 : 595.01 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.17/595.01 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.17x = 595.01 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.17x = 152,620.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,620.71/431.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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