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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.38, 645.32 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.38, 645.32 and 395.66 is: 590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.38 : 645.32 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.38/645.32 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.38x = 645.32 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.38x = 255,327.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,327.31/432.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.52

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