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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.76, 647.88 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.76, 647.88 and 336.28 is: 503.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.76 : 647.88 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.76/647.88 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.76x = 647.88 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.76x = 217,869.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,869.09/432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.44

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