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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.16, 594.62 and 383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.16, 594.62 and 383.96 is: 529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.16 : 594.62 = 383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.16/594.62 = 383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.16x = 594.62 × 383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.16x = 228,310.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,310.30/431.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.53

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