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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 644.58 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 644.58 and 365.61 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 644.58 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/644.58 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 644.58 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 235,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,664.89/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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