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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.24, 648.72 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.24, 648.72 and 341.88 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.24 : 648.72 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.24/648.72 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.24x = 648.72 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.24x = 221,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,784.39/432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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