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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432, 647.28 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432, 647.28 and 351 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432 : 647.28 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432/647.28 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432x = 647.28 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432x = 227,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,195.28/432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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