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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 595.72 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 595.72 and 292.02 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 595.72 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/595.72 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 595.72 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 173,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,962.15/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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