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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.69, 649.31 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.69, 649.31 and 250.44 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.69 : 649.31 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.69/649.31 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.69x = 649.31 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.69x = 162,613.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,613.20/432.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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