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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 595.09 and 256.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 595.09 and 256.67 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 595.09 = 256.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/595.09 = 256.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 595.09 × 256.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 152,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,741.75/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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