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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 644.90 and 369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 644.90 and 369.19 is: 553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 644.90 = 369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/644.90 = 369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 644.90 × 369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 238,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,087.41/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.38

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