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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.88, 596.01 and 254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.88, 596.01 and 254.85 is: 351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.88 : 596.01 = 254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.88/596.01 = 254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.88x = 596.01 × 254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.88x = 151,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,893.15/431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.70

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