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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.23, 648.42 and 377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.23, 648.42 and 377.69 is: 566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.23 : 648.42 = 377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.23/648.42 = 377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.23x = 648.42 × 377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.23x = 244,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,901.95/432.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.60

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