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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.24, 647.49 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.24, 647.49 and 278.24 is: 416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.24 : 647.49 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.24/647.49 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.24x = 647.49 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.24x = 180,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,155.42/432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.80

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