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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.58, 649.11 and 250.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.58, 649.11 and 250.33 is: 375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.58 : 649.11 = 250.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.58/649.11 = 250.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.58x = 649.11 × 250.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.58x = 162,491.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,491.71/432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.63

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