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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.27, 595.03 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.27, 595.03 and 244.76 is: 337.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.27 : 595.03 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.27/595.03 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.27x = 595.03 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.27x = 145,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,639.54/431.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.70

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