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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 648.27 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 648.27 and 270.72 is: 405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 648.27 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/648.27 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 648.27 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 175,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,499.65/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.57

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