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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.90, 650.52 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.90, 650.52 and 381.96 is: 573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.90 : 650.52 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.90/650.52 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.90x = 650.52 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.90x = 248,472.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,472.62/432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.97

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