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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.97, 648.88 and 250.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.97, 648.88 and 250.27 is: 375.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.97 : 648.88 = 250.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.97/648.88 = 250.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.97x = 648.88 × 250.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.97x = 162,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,395.20/432.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.07

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