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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.89, 595.97 and 245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.89, 595.97 and 245.39 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.89 : 595.97 = 245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.89/595.97 = 245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.89x = 595.97 × 245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.89x = 146,242.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,242.10/431.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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