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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.79, 595.87 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.79, 595.87 and 257.10 is: 354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.79 : 595.87 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.79/595.87 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.79x = 595.87 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.79x = 153,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,195.20/431.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.80

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