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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.27, 594.93 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.27, 594.93 and 291.21 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.27 : 594.93 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.27/594.93 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.27x = 594.93 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.27x = 173,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,249.57/431.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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