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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.10, 647.24 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.10, 647.24 and 267.18 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.10 : 647.24 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.10/647.24 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.10x = 647.24 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.10x = 172,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,929.58/432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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