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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.25, 595.13 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.25, 595.13 and 254.27 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.25 : 595.13 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.25/595.13 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.25x = 595.13 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.25x = 151,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,319.46/431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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