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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.66, 651.33 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.66, 651.33 and 373.13 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.66 : 651.33 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.66/651.33 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.66x = 651.33 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.66x = 243,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,027.51/432.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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