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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 595.10 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 595.10 and 254.22 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 595.10 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/595.10 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 595.10 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 151,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,285.05/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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