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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.97, 648.76 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.97, 648.76 and 259.56 is: 388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.97 : 648.76 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.97/648.76 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.97x = 648.76 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.97x = 168,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,392.15/432.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.92

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