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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 594.56 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 594.56 and 365.76 is: 504.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 594.56 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/594.56 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 594.56 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 217,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,466.27/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.42

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