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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.94, 595.74 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.94, 595.74 and 319.92 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.94 : 595.74 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.94/595.74 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.94x = 595.74 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.94x = 190,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,589.14/431.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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