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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.13, 646.74 and 249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.13, 646.74 and 249.25 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.13 : 646.74 = 249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.13/646.74 = 249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.13x = 646.74 × 249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.13x = 161,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,199.95/432.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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