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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 595.25 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 595.25 and 254.10 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 595.25 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/595.25 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 595.25 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 151,251.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,251.11/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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