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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.63, 595.78 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.63, 595.78 and 276.38 is: 381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.63 : 595.78 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.63/595.78 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.63x = 595.78 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.63x = 164,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,658.01/431.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.48

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