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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 594.74 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 594.74 and 275.76 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 594.74 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/594.74 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 594.74 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 164,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,005.50/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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