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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 594.67 and 369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 594.67 and 369.28 is: 509.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 594.67 = 369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/594.67 = 369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 594.67 × 369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 219,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,599.74/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.23

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