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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.52, 595.26 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.52, 595.26 and 276 is: 380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.52 : 595.26 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.52/595.26 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.52x = 595.26 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.52x = 164,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,291.76/431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.73

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