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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.84, 595.96 and 282.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.84, 595.96 and 282.30 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.84 : 595.96 = 282.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.84/595.96 = 282.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.84x = 595.96 × 282.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.84x = 168,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,239.51/431.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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