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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.69, 595.59 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.69, 595.59 and 265.83 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.69 : 595.59 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.69/595.59 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.69x = 595.59 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.69x = 158,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,325.69/431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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