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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.38, 649.02 and 381.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.38, 649.02 and 381.35 is: 572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.38 : 649.02 = 381.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.38/649.02 = 381.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.38x = 649.02 × 381.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.38x = 247,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,503.78/432.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.42

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