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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 594.75 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 594.75 and 283.68 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 594.75 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/594.75 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 594.75 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 168,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,718.68/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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