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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.08, 645.68 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.08, 645.68 and 370.36 is: 554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.08 : 645.68 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.08/645.68 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.08x = 645.68 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.08x = 239,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,134.04/431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.73

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