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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.87, 649.30 and 352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.87, 649.30 and 352.27 is: 528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.87 : 649.30 = 352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.87/649.30 = 352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.87x = 649.30 × 352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.87x = 228,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,728.91/432.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.40

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