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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.57, 649.09 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.57, 649.09 and 268.27 is: 402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.57 : 649.09 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.57/649.09 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.57x = 649.09 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.57x = 174,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,131.37/432.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.55

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