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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.27, 595.11 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.27, 595.11 and 244.72 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.27 : 595.11 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.27/595.11 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.27x = 595.11 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.27x = 145,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,635.60/431.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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