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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.13, 594.34 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.13, 594.34 and 356.19 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.13 : 594.34 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.13/594.34 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.13x = 594.34 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.13x = 211,697.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,697.96/431.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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