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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.50, 595.84 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.50, 595.84 and 276.52 is: 381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.50 : 595.84 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.50/595.84 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.50x = 595.84 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.50x = 164,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,761.68/431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.83

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