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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.18, 647.07 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.18, 647.07 and 336.18 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.18 : 647.07 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.18/647.07 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.18x = 647.07 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.18x = 217,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,531.99/432.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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