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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.30, 643.83 and 361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.30, 643.83 and 361.81 is: 541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.30 : 643.83 = 361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.30/643.83 = 361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.30x = 643.83 × 361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.30x = 232,944.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,944.13/430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.35

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