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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 593.88 and 283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 593.88 and 283.41 is: 390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 593.88 = 283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/593.88 = 283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 593.88 × 283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 168,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,311.53/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.48

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