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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.16, 647.58 and 249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.16, 647.58 and 249.59 is: 374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.16 : 647.58 = 249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.16/647.58 = 249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.16x = 647.58 × 249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.16x = 161,629.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,629.49/432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.00

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