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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.36, 649.97 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.36, 649.97 and 351.76 is: 528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.36 : 649.97 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.36/649.97 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.36x = 649.97 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.36x = 228,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,633.45/432.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.80

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