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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.33, 595.17 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.33, 595.17 and 365.72 is: 504.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.33 : 595.17 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.33/595.17 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.33x = 595.17 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.33x = 217,662.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,662.60/431.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.64

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