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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 595.62 and 265.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 595.62 and 265.95 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 595.62 = 265.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/595.62 = 265.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 595.62 × 265.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 158,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,405.14/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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