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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 646.10 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 646.10 and 268.56 is: 402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 646.10 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/646.10 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 646.10 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 173,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,516.62/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.25

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