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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.44, 595.31 and 364.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.44, 595.31 and 364.83 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.44 : 595.31 = 364.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.44/595.31 = 364.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.44x = 595.31 × 364.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.44x = 217,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,186.95/431.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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