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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.36, 829.56 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.36, 829.56 and 432.16 is: 647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.36 : 829.56 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.36/829.56 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.36x = 829.56 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.36x = 358,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,502.65/553.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.87

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