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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.01, 647.70 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.01, 647.70 and 257.70 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.01 : 647.70 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.01/647.70 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.01x = 647.70 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.01x = 166,912.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,912.29/431.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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