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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.46, 649.18 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.46, 649.18 and 355.55 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.46 : 649.18 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.46/649.18 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.46x = 649.18 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.46x = 230,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,815.95/432.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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