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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.94, 649.42 and 250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.94, 649.42 and 250.24 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.94 : 649.42 = 250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.94/649.42 = 250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.94x = 649.42 × 250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.94x = 162,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,510.86/432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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