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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 643.82 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 643.82 and 353.90 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 643.82 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/643.82 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 643.82 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 227,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,847.74/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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