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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.42, 648.76 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.42, 648.76 and 364.10 is: 546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.42 : 648.76 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.42/648.76 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.42x = 648.76 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.42x = 236,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,213.52/432.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.26

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