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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.88, 596.18 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.88, 596.18 and 276.84 is: 382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.88 : 596.18 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.88/596.18 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.88x = 596.18 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.88x = 165,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,046.47/431.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.16

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