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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.17, 643.55 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.17, 643.55 and 373.04 is: 558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.17 : 643.55 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.17/643.55 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.17x = 643.55 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.17x = 240,069.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,069.89/430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.08

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