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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.65, 645.72 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.65, 645.72 and 374.50 is: 560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.65 : 645.72 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.65/645.72 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.65x = 645.72 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.65x = 241,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,822.14/431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.23

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