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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 595.10 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 595.10 and 265.40 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 595.10 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/595.10 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 595.10 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 157,939.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,939.54/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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