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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.26, 594.94 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.26, 594.94 and 291.20 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.26 : 594.94 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.26/594.94 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.26x = 594.94 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.26x = 173,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,246.53/431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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