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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 595.44 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 595.44 and 256.86 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 595.44 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/595.44 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 595.44 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 152,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,944.72/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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