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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 593.96 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 593.96 and 403.22 is: 555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 593.96 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/593.96 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 593.96 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 239,496.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,496.55/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.62

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