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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 595 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 595 and 256.64 is: 354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 595 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/595 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 595 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 152,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,700.80/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.03

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