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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 595.82 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 595.82 and 276.78 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 595.82 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/595.82 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 595.82 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 164,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,911.06/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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