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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.20, 595.06 and 256.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.20, 595.06 and 256.52 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.20 : 595.06 = 256.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.20/595.06 = 256.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.20x = 595.06 × 256.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.20x = 152,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,644.79/431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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