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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.81, 595.73 and 276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.81, 595.73 and 276.65 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.81 : 595.73 = 276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.81/595.73 = 276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.81x = 595.73 × 276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.81x = 164,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,806.42/431.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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