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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.79, 648.36 and 374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.79, 648.36 and 374.35 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.79 : 648.36 = 374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.79/648.36 = 374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.79x = 648.36 × 374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.79x = 242,713.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,713.57/432.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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