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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 646.74 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 646.74 and 366.60 is: 549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 646.74 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/646.74 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 646.74 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 237,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,094.88/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.14

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