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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.48, 594.74 and 265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.48, 594.74 and 265.33 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.48 : 594.74 = 265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.48/594.74 = 265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.48x = 594.74 × 265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.48x = 157,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,800.43/431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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