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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.91, 595.77 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.91, 595.77 and 276.39 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.91 : 595.77 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.91/595.77 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.91x = 595.77 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.91x = 164,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,664.87/431.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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