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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.53, 648.49 and 249.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.53, 648.49 and 249.67 is: 374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.53 : 648.49 = 249.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.53/648.49 = 249.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.53x = 648.49 × 249.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.53x = 161,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,908.50/432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.33

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