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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 594.90 and 361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 594.90 and 361 is: 498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 594.90 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/594.90 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 594.90 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 214,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,758.90/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.19

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