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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.56, 595.77 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.56, 595.77 and 292.41 is: 403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.56 : 595.77 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.56/595.77 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.56x = 595.77 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.56x = 174,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,209.11/431.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.68

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