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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 594.84 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 594.84 and 273.74 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 594.84 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/594.84 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 594.84 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 162,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,831.50/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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