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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.69, 595.65 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.69, 595.65 and 252.16 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.69 : 595.65 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.69/595.65 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.69x = 595.65 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.69x = 150,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,198.25/431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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