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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.60, 595.46 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.60, 595.46 and 265.64 is: 366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.60 : 595.46 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.60/595.46 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.60x = 595.46 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.60x = 158,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,177.99/431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.49

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