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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.68, 644.40 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.68, 644.40 and 377 is: 562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.68 : 644.40 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.68/644.40 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.68x = 644.40 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.68x = 242,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,938.80/431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.78

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