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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.80, 646.94 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.80, 646.94 and 377.56 is: 565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.80 : 646.94 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.80/646.94 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.80x = 646.94 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.80x = 244,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,258.67/431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.68

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