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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 642.71 and 375.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 642.71 and 375.66 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 642.71 = 375.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/642.71 = 375.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 642.71 × 375.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 241,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,438.56/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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