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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 645.75 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 645.75 and 266.19 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 645.75 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/645.75 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 645.75 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 171,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,892.19/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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