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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 595.02 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 595.02 and 291.27 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 595.02 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/595.02 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 595.02 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 173,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,311.48/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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