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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.53, 595.60 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.53, 595.60 and 265.88 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.53 : 595.60 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.53/595.60 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.53x = 595.60 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.53x = 158,358.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,358.13/431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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