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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.54, 595.67 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.54, 595.67 and 265.68 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.54 : 595.67 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.54/595.67 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.54x = 595.67 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.54x = 158,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,256.28/431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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