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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.63, 647.49 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.63, 647.49 and 249.75 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.63 : 647.49 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.63/647.49 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.63x = 647.49 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.63x = 161,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,710.63/432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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