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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 648.79 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 648.79 and 350.19 is: 525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 648.79 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/648.79 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 648.79 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 227,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,198.89/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.10

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