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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 595.18 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 595.18 and 256.59 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 595.18 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/595.18 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 595.18 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 152,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,718.83/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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