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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 644.60 and 267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 644.60 and 267.56 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 644.60 = 267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/644.60 = 267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 644.60 × 267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 172,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,469.18/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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