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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 647.86 and 261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 647.86 and 261.08 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 647.86 = 261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/647.86 = 261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 647.86 × 261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 169,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,143.29/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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