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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.36, 648.54 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.36, 648.54 and 356.05 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.36 : 648.54 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.36/648.54 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.36x = 648.54 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.36x = 230,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,907.64/432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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