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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 594.92 and 265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 594.92 and 265.51 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 594.92 = 265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/594.92 = 265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 594.92 × 265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 157,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,958.62/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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