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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 593.43 and 382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 593.43 and 382.22 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 593.43 = 382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/593.43 = 382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 593.43 × 382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 226,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,820.81/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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