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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 594.80 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 594.80 and 265.39 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 594.80 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/594.80 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 594.80 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 157,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,855.50/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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