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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 594.59 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 594.59 and 384.93 is: 530.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 594.59 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/594.59 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 594.59 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 228,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,873.60/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.35

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