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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.39, 595.11 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.39, 595.11 and 265.55 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.39 : 595.11 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.39/595.11 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.39x = 595.11 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.39x = 158,029.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,029.48/431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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