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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.02, 594.83 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.02, 594.83 and 283.74 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.02 : 594.83 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.02/594.83 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.02x = 594.83 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.02x = 168,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,777.06/431.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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