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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.90, 651.67 and 388.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.90, 651.67 and 388.25 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.90 : 651.67 = 388.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.90/651.67 = 388.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.90x = 651.67 × 388.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.90x = 253,008.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,008.94/432.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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