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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.65, 596.01 and 282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.65, 596.01 and 282.37 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.65 : 596.01 = 282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.65/596.01 = 282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.65x = 596.01 × 282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.65x = 168,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,298.74/431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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