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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.68, 648.72 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.68, 648.72 and 352.56 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.68 : 648.72 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.68/648.72 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.68x = 648.72 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.68x = 228,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,712.72/433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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