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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.53, 649.30 and 341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.53, 649.30 and 341.29 is: 512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.53 : 649.30 = 341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.53/649.30 = 341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.53x = 649.30 × 341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.53x = 221,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,596.35/432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.33

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