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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.93, 596.09 and 254.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.93, 596.09 and 254.93 is: 351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.93 : 596.09 = 254.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.93/596.09 = 254.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.93x = 596.09 × 254.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.93x = 151,958.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,958.88/431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.81

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