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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.28, 595.08 and 369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.28, 595.08 and 369 is: 509.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.28 : 595.08 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.28/595.08 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.28x = 595.08 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.28x = 219,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,584.52/431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.15

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