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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.02, 649.44 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.02, 649.44 and 355.54 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.02 : 649.44 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.02/649.44 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.02x = 649.44 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.02x = 230,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,901.90/432.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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