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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.58, 649.26 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.58, 649.26 and 372.64 is: 559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.58 : 649.26 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.58/649.26 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.58x = 649.26 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.58x = 241,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,940.25/432.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.30

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