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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.73, 647.60 and 355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.73, 647.60 and 355.43 is: 533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.73 : 647.60 = 355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.73/647.60 = 355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.73x = 647.60 × 355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.73x = 230,171.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,171.45/431.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.14

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