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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 595.31 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 595.31 and 254.31 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 595.31 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/595.31 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 595.31 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 151,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,392.01/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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