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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.04, 645.44 and 344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.04, 645.44 and 344.16 is: 515.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.04 : 645.44 = 344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.04/645.44 = 344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.04x = 645.44 × 344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.04x = 222,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,134.63/431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.35

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