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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.02, 647.58 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.02, 647.58 and 278.25 is: 417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.02 : 647.58 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.02/647.58 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.02x = 647.58 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.02x = 180,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,189.14/432.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.09

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