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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.90, 594.69 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.90, 594.69 and 379.14 is: 522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.90 : 594.69 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.90/594.69 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.90x = 594.69 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.90x = 225,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,470.77/431.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.05

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