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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.25, 595.43 and 265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.25, 595.43 and 265.51 is: 366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.25 : 595.43 = 265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.25/595.43 = 265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.25x = 595.43 × 265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.25x = 158,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,091.29/431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.59

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