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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.60, 642.92 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.60, 642.92 and 394.16 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.60 : 642.92 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.60/642.92 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.60x = 642.92 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.60x = 253,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,413.35/431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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