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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.82, 646.92 and 377.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.82, 646.92 and 377.55 is: 565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.82 : 646.92 = 377.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.82/646.92 = 377.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.82x = 646.92 × 377.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.82x = 244,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,244.65/431.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.62

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