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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.48, 648.78 and 352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.48, 648.78 and 352.02 is: 528.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.48 : 648.78 = 352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.48/648.78 = 352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.48x = 648.78 × 352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.48x = 228,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,383.54/432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.08

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