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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.76, 648.24 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.76, 648.24 and 268.96 is: 403.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.76 : 648.24 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.76/648.24 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.76x = 648.24 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.76x = 174,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,350.63/431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.81

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