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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 645.66 and 372.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 645.66 and 372.39 is: 558.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 645.66 = 372.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/645.66 = 372.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 645.66 × 372.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 240,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,434.10/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.82

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