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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.38, 647.52 and 380.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.38, 647.52 and 380.35 is: 570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.38 : 647.52 = 380.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.38/647.52 = 380.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.38x = 647.52 × 380.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.38x = 246,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,284.23/431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.92

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