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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.30, 645.32 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.30, 645.32 and 362.82 is: 542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.30 : 645.32 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.30/645.32 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.30x = 645.32 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.30x = 234,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,135.00/431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.86

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