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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.50, 648.37 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.50, 648.37 and 349.49 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.50 : 648.37 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.50/648.37 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.50x = 648.37 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.50x = 226,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,598.83/431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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