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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.42, 595.22 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.42, 595.22 and 256.68 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.42 : 595.22 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.42/595.22 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.42x = 595.22 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.42x = 152,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,779.79/431.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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