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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.18, 594.92 and 291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.18, 594.92 and 291.37 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.18 : 594.92 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.18/594.92 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.18x = 594.92 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.18x = 173,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,341.84/431.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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