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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.80, 647.56 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.80, 647.56 and 240.56 is: 359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.80 : 647.56 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.80/647.56 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.80x = 647.56 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.80x = 155,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,777.03/432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.93

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