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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.32, 646.48 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.32, 646.48 and 366.12 is: 548.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.32 : 646.48 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.32/646.48 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.32x = 646.48 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.32x = 236,689.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,689.26/431.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.76

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