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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.53, 595.18 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.53, 595.18 and 291.58 is: 402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.53 : 595.18 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.53/595.18 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.53x = 595.18 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.53x = 173,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,542.58/431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.16

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