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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.52, 647.82 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.52, 647.82 and 334.31 is: 500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.52 : 647.82 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.52/647.82 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.52x = 647.82 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.52x = 216,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,567.79/432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.72

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