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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.42, 648.76 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.42, 648.76 and 355.20 is: 532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.42 : 648.76 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.42/648.76 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.42x = 648.76 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.42x = 230,439.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,439.55/432.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.91

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