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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 595.53 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 595.53 and 245.04 is: 338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 595.53 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/595.53 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 595.53 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 145,928.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,928.67/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.15

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