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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.27, 648.38 and 250.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.27, 648.38 and 250.94 is: 376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.27 : 648.38 = 250.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.27/648.38 = 250.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.27x = 648.38 × 250.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.27x = 162,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,706.73/432.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.40

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