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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.75, 649.49 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.75, 649.49 and 261.75 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.75 : 649.49 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.75/649.49 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.75x = 649.49 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.75x = 170,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,002.70/432.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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