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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.57, 648.96 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.57, 648.96 and 250.02 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.57 : 648.96 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.57/648.96 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.57x = 648.96 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.57x = 162,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,248.48/432.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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