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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.54, 595.38 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.54, 595.38 and 256.88 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.54 : 595.38 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.54/595.38 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.54x = 595.38 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.54x = 152,941.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,941.21/431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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