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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.48, 595.50 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.48, 595.50 and 265.66 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.48 : 595.50 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.48/595.50 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.48x = 595.50 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.48x = 158,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,200.53/431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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