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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 645.26 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 645.26 and 365.50 is: 547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 645.26 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/645.26 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 645.26 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 235,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,842.53/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.94

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