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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.56, 648.94 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.56, 648.94 and 368 is: 552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.56 : 648.94 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.56/648.94 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.56x = 648.94 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.56x = 238,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,809.92/432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.09

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