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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.37, 644.49 and 361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.37, 644.49 and 361.73 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.37 : 644.49 = 361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.37/644.49 = 361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.37x = 644.49 × 361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.37x = 233,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,131.37/430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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