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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.51, 649.01 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.51, 649.01 and 237.52 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.51 : 649.01 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.51/649.01 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.51x = 649.01 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.51x = 154,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,152.86/432.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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