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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.72, 648.72 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.72, 648.72 and 336.96 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.72 : 648.72 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.72/648.72 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.72x = 648.72 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.72x = 218,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,592.69/432.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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