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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 595.47 and 254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 595.47 and 254.26 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 595.47 = 254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/595.47 = 254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 595.47 × 254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 151,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,405.90/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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