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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 645.57 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 645.57 and 268.34 is: 401.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 645.57 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/645.57 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 645.57 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 173,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,229.03/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.91

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