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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.99, 594.33 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.99, 594.33 and 369.03 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.99 : 594.33 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.99/594.33 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.99x = 594.33 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.99x = 219,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,325.60/430.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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