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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 594.94 and 283.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 594.94 and 283.72 is: 391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 594.94 = 283.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/594.94 = 283.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 594.94 × 283.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 168,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,796.38/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.38

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