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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.48, 647.20 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.48, 647.20 and 369.12 is: 552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.48 : 647.20 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.48/647.20 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.48x = 647.20 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.48x = 238,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,894.46/432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.38

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