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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 595.26 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 595.26 and 263.26 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 595.26 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/595.26 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 595.26 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 156,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,708.15/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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