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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.64, 648.96 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.64, 648.96 and 368.38 is: 552.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.64 : 648.96 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.64/648.96 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.64x = 648.96 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.64x = 239,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,063.88/432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.57

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