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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.80, 647.70 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.80, 647.70 and 267.40 is: 401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.80 : 647.70 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.80/647.70 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.80x = 647.70 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.80x = 173,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,194.98/431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.10

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