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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.48, 648.10 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.48, 648.10 and 366.58 is: 550.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.48 : 648.10 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.48/648.10 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.48x = 648.10 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.48x = 237,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,578.12/431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.62

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