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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 595.52 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 595.52 and 276.24 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 595.52 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/595.52 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 595.52 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 164,506.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,506.44/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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