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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.93, 649.40 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.93, 649.40 and 342.11 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.93 : 649.40 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.93/649.40 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.93x = 649.40 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.93x = 222,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,166.23/432.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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