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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.54, 647.51 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.54, 647.51 and 350.51 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.54 : 647.51 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.54/647.51 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.54x = 647.51 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.54x = 226,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,953.74/432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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