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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.00, 594.60 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.00, 594.60 and 281.57 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.00 : 594.60 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.00/594.60 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.00x = 594.60 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.00x = 167,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,422.42/431.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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