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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.12, 646.36 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.12, 646.36 and 260.08 is: 389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.12 : 646.36 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.12/646.36 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.12x = 646.36 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.12x = 168,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,105.31/431.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.93

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