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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.86, 649.22 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.86, 649.22 and 351.27 is: 528.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.86 : 649.22 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.86/649.22 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.86x = 649.22 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.86x = 228,051.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,051.51/431.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.07

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