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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 595.62 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 595.62 and 290.07 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 595.62 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/595.62 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 595.62 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 172,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,771.49/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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