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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.39, 594.78 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.39, 594.78 and 364.88 is: 503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.39 : 594.78 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.39/594.78 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.39x = 594.78 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.39x = 217,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,023.33/431.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.08

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