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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 595.54 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 595.54 and 256.97 is: 354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 595.54 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/595.54 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 595.54 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 153,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,035.91/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.49

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