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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.44, 595.58 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.44, 595.58 and 254.35 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.44 : 595.58 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.44/595.58 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.44x = 595.58 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.44x = 151,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,486.80/431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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