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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.93, 649.40 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.93, 649.40 and 381.09 is: 571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.93 : 649.40 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.93/649.40 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.93x = 649.40 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.93x = 247,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,477.94/432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.64

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