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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.56, 649.04 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.56, 649.04 and 270.20 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.56 : 649.04 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.56/649.04 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.56x = 649.04 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.56x = 175,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,370.61/432.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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