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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.16, 756.18 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.16, 756.18 and 431.36 is: 645.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.16 : 756.18 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.16/756.18 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.16x = 756.18 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.16x = 326,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,185.80/505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.71

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