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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.09, 594.96 and 361.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.09, 594.96 and 361.03 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.09 : 594.96 = 361.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.09/594.96 = 361.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.09x = 594.96 × 361.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.09x = 214,798.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,798.41/431.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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