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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 647.76 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 647.76 and 354.32 is: 532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 647.76 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/647.76 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 647.76 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 229,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,514.32/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.07

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