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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 595.10 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 595.10 and 254.39 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 595.10 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/595.10 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 595.10 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 151,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,386.22/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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