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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.10, 645.39 and 361.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.10, 645.39 and 361.83 is: 541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.10 : 645.39 = 361.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.10/645.39 = 361.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.10x = 645.39 × 361.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.10x = 233,521.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,521.46/431.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.69

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