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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 595.20 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 595.20 and 284 is: 392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 595.20 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/595.20 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 595.20 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 169,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,036.80/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.09

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