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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.03, 646.74 and 248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.03, 646.74 and 248.57 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.03 : 646.74 = 248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.03/646.74 = 248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.03x = 646.74 × 248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.03x = 160,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,761.78/431.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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