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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.95, 596.16 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.95, 596.16 and 254.90 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.95 : 596.16 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.95/596.16 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.95x = 596.16 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.95x = 151,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,958.20/431.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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