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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.30, 594.96 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.30, 594.96 and 276.14 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.30 : 594.96 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.30/594.96 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.30x = 594.96 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.30x = 164,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,292.25/431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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