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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.69, 595.84 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.69, 595.84 and 257 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.69 : 595.84 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.69/595.84 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.69x = 595.84 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.69x = 153,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,130.88/431.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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