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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.88, 650.66 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.88, 650.66 and 250.64 is: 376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.88 : 650.66 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.88/650.66 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.88x = 650.66 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.88x = 163,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,081.42/432.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.74

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