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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.36, 647.40 and 341.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.36, 647.40 and 341.24 is: 510.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.36 : 647.40 = 341.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.36/647.40 = 341.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.36x = 647.40 × 341.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.36x = 220,918.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,918.78/432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.96

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