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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.55, 647.97 and 267.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.55, 647.97 and 267.51 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.55 : 647.97 = 267.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.55/647.97 = 267.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.55x = 647.97 × 267.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.55x = 173,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,338.45/432.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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