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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.35, 645.46 and 371.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.35, 645.46 and 371.21 is: 555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.35 : 645.46 = 371.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.35/645.46 = 371.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.35x = 645.46 × 371.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.35x = 239,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,597.05/431.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.46

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