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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 595.86 and 245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 595.86 and 245.28 is: 338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 595.86 = 245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/595.86 = 245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 595.86 × 245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 146,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,152.54/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.50

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