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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.53, 647.26 and 380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.53, 647.26 and 380.90 is: 571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.53 : 647.26 = 380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.53/647.26 = 380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.53x = 647.26 × 380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.53x = 246,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,542.00/431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.32

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