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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 594.96 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 594.96 and 276.16 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 594.96 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/594.96 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 594.96 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 164,304.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,304.15/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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