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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 594.40 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 594.40 and 283.59 is: 391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 594.40 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/594.40 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 594.40 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 168,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,565.90/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.10

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