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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 648.27 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 648.27 and 350.19 is: 527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 648.27 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/648.27 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 648.27 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 227,017.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,017.67/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.48

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