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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 595.54 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 595.54 and 291.90 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 595.54 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/595.54 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 595.54 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 173,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,838.13/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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