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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.93, 595.86 and 282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.93, 595.86 and 282.49 is: 389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.93 : 595.86 = 282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.93/595.86 = 282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.93x = 595.86 × 282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.93x = 168,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,321.94/431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.70

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