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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.23, 594.96 and 291.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.23, 594.96 and 291.51 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.23 : 594.96 = 291.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.23/594.96 = 291.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.23x = 594.96 × 291.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.23x = 173,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,436.79/431.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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