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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.58, 595.23 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.58, 595.23 and 265.50 is: 366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.58 : 595.23 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.58/595.23 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.58x = 595.23 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.58x = 158,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,029.26/431.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.17

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