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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.60, 645.84 and 371.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.60, 645.84 and 371.46 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.60 : 645.84 = 371.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.60/645.84 = 371.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.60x = 645.84 × 371.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.60x = 239,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,903.73/431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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