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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.43, 595.22 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.43, 595.22 and 276.27 is: 381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.43 : 595.22 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.43/595.22 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.43x = 595.22 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.43x = 164,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,440.05/431.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.15

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