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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.73, 648.69 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.73, 648.69 and 351.73 is: 527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.73 : 648.69 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.73/648.69 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.73x = 648.69 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.73x = 228,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,163.73/432.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.27

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