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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.63, 649.58 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.63, 649.58 and 250.38 is: 375.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.63 : 649.58 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.63/649.58 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.63x = 649.58 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.63x = 162,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,640.59/432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.93

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