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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.49, 595.15 and 265.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.49, 595.15 and 265.65 is: 366.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.49 : 595.15 = 265.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.49/595.15 = 265.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.49x = 595.15 × 265.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.49x = 158,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,098.70/431.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.40

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