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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.11, 646.26 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.11, 646.26 and 354.16 is: 530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.11 : 646.26 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.11/646.26 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.11x = 646.26 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.11x = 228,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,879.44/431.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.91

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