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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.09, 644.90 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.09, 644.90 and 373.26 is: 557.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.09 : 644.90 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.09/644.90 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.09x = 644.90 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.09x = 240,713.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,713.51/432.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.09

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