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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.71, 648.81 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.71, 648.81 and 359.03 is: 539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.71 : 648.81 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.71/648.81 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.71x = 648.81 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.71x = 232,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,943.88/431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.59

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