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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.86, 647.70 and 372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.86, 647.70 and 372.71 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.86 : 647.70 = 372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.86/647.70 = 372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.86x = 647.70 × 372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.86x = 241,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,401.03/432.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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