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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 647.94 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 647.94 and 240.12 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 647.94 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/647.94 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 647.94 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 155,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,583.35/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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