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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.39, 595.28 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.39, 595.28 and 244.89 is: 337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.39 : 595.28 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.39/595.28 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.39x = 595.28 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.39x = 145,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,775.14/431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.92

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