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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.97, 596.02 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.97, 596.02 and 254.94 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.97 : 596.02 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.97/596.02 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.97x = 596.02 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.97x = 151,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,947.11/431.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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