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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.05, 647.57 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.05, 647.57 and 249.07 is: 373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.05 : 647.57 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.05/647.57 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.05x = 647.57 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.05x = 161,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,290.69/432.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.31

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