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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 595.14 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 595.14 and 256.60 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 595.14 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/595.14 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 595.14 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 152,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,712.92/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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