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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.35, 595.08 and 265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.35, 595.08 and 265.51 is: 366.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.35 : 595.08 = 265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.35/595.08 = 265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.35x = 595.08 × 265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.35x = 157,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,999.69/431.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.29

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