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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.51, 595.57 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.51, 595.57 and 245.01 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.51 : 595.57 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.51/595.57 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.51x = 595.57 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.51x = 145,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,919.34/431.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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