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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 595.07 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 595.07 and 283.91 is: 391.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 595.07 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/595.07 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 595.07 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 168,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,941.93/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.94

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