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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.50, 595.16 and 365.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.50, 595.16 and 365.54 is: 504.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.50 : 595.16 = 365.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.50/595.16 = 365.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.50x = 595.16 × 365.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.50x = 217,554.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,554.79/431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.18

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