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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.66, 649.50 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.66, 649.50 and 365.04 is: 547.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.66 : 649.50 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.66/649.50 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.66x = 649.50 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.66x = 237,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,093.48/432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.99

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