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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 646.49 and 248.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 646.49 and 248.29 is: 372.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 646.49 = 248.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/646.49 = 248.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 646.49 × 248.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 160,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,516.01/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.42

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