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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.40, 651.35 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.40, 651.35 and 389.68 is: 587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.40 : 651.35 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.40/651.35 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.40x = 651.35 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.40x = 253,818.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,818.07/432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.00

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