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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 595.26 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 595.26 and 265.60 is: 366.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 595.26 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/595.26 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 595.26 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 158,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,101.06/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.35

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