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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.99, 646.34 and 371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.99, 646.34 and 371.02 is: 553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.99 : 646.34 = 371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.99/646.34 = 371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.99x = 646.34 × 371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.99x = 239,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,805.07/432.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.84

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