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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 646.24 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 646.24 and 382.32 is: 572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 646.24 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/646.24 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 646.24 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 247,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,070.48/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.77

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