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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 595.56 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 595.56 and 348.16 is: 480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 595.56 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/595.56 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 595.56 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 207,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,350.17/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.73

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