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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.53, 649.11 and 349.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.53, 649.11 and 349.34 is: 524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.53 : 649.11 = 349.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.53/649.11 = 349.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.53x = 649.11 × 349.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.53x = 226,756.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,756.84/432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.26

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