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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.70, 595.96 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.70, 595.96 and 254.69 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.70 : 595.96 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.70/595.96 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.70x = 595.96 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.70x = 151,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,787.02/431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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