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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 595.32 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 595.32 and 256.80 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 595.32 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/595.32 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 595.32 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 152,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,878.18/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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