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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.74, 595.84 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.74, 595.84 and 265.92 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.74 : 595.84 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.74/595.84 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.74x = 595.84 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.74x = 158,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,445.77/431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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