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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 594.90 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 594.90 and 291.36 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 594.90 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/594.90 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 594.90 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 173,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,330.06/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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