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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.99, 596.16 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.99, 596.16 and 254.96 is: 351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.99 : 596.16 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.99/596.16 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.99x = 596.16 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.99x = 151,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,996.95/431.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.85

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