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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.30, 646.32 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.30, 646.32 and 248.74 is: 372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.30 : 646.32 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.30/646.32 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.30x = 646.32 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.30x = 160,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,762.41/431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.74

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