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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.30, 646.40 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.30, 646.40 and 373.52 is: 559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.30 : 646.40 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.30/646.40 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.30x = 646.40 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.30x = 241,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,443.33/431.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.80

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