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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.02, 644.88 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.02, 644.88 and 361.56 is: 542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.02 : 644.88 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.02/644.88 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.02x = 644.88 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.02x = 233,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,162.81/430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.21

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