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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.40, 594.86 and 256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.40, 594.86 and 256.70 is: 353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.40 : 594.86 = 256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.40/594.86 = 256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.40x = 594.86 × 256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.40x = 152,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,700.56/431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.97

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