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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 646.38 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 646.38 and 268.92 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 646.38 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/646.38 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 646.38 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 173,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,824.51/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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