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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.27, 647.56 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.27, 647.56 and 380.34 is: 571.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.27 : 647.56 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.27/647.56 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.27x = 647.56 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.27x = 246,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,292.02/431.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.09

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