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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.37, 595.17 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.37, 595.17 and 265.47 is: 366.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.37 : 595.17 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.37/595.17 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.37x = 595.17 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.37x = 157,999.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,999.78/431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.27

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