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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 595.98 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 595.98 and 257.22 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 595.98 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/595.98 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 595.98 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 153,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,297.98/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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