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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 595.12 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 595.12 and 361.67 is: 498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 595.12 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/595.12 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 595.12 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 215,237.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,237.05/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.55

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