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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 593.84 and 365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 593.84 and 365.62 is: 503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 593.84 = 365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/593.84 = 365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 593.84 × 365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 217,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,119.78/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.38

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