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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.15, 595.11 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.15, 595.11 and 275.90 is: 380.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.15 : 595.11 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.15/595.11 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.15x = 595.11 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.15x = 164,187.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,187.87/431.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.82

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