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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.60, 646.94 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.60, 646.94 and 248.61 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.60 : 646.94 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.60/646.94 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.60x = 646.94 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.60x = 160,834.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,834.51/431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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