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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.06, 595.35 and 338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.06, 595.35 and 338.90 is: 468.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.06 : 595.35 = 338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.06/595.35 = 338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.06x = 595.35 × 338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.06x = 201,765.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,765.60/431.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.07

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