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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.30, 644.81 and 368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.30, 644.81 and 368.27 is: 551.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.30 : 644.81 = 368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.30/644.81 = 368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.30x = 644.81 × 368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.30x = 237,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,464.18/430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.86

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