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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 594.95 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 594.95 and 361.53 is: 498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 594.95 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/594.95 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 594.95 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 215,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,090.47/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.83

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