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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 648.28 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 648.28 and 350.64 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 648.28 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/648.28 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 648.28 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 227,312.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,312.90/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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