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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 643.72 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 643.72 and 368.76 is: 551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 643.72 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/643.72 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 643.72 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 237,378.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,378.19/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.89

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