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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.21, 594.77 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.21, 594.77 and 265.52 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.21 : 594.77 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.21/594.77 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.21x = 594.77 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.21x = 157,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,920.36/431.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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