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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.40, 594.89 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.40, 594.89 and 369.44 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.40 : 594.89 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.40/594.89 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.40x = 594.89 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.40x = 219,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,771.34/431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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