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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.17, 647.00 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.17, 647.00 and 336.05 is: 503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.17 : 647.00 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.17/647.00 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.17x = 647.00 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.17x = 217,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,422.67/432.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.10

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