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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 645.60 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 645.60 and 257 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 645.60 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/645.60 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 645.60 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 165,919.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,919.20/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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