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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.37, 647.49 and 363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.37, 647.49 and 363.73 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.37 : 647.49 = 363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.37/647.49 = 363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.37x = 647.49 × 363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.37x = 235,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,511.54/432.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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