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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.68, 648.88 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.68, 648.88 and 250.16 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.68 : 648.88 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.68/648.88 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.68x = 648.88 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.68x = 162,319.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,319.95/432.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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