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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.08, 647.12 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.08, 647.12 and 249.02 is: 372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.08 : 647.12 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.08/647.12 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.08x = 647.12 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.08x = 161,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,145.82/432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.95

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