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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.72, 592.88 and 369.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.72, 592.88 and 369.55 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.72 : 592.88 = 369.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.72/592.88 = 369.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.72x = 592.88 × 369.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.72x = 219,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,098.80/431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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