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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 645.72 and 361.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 645.72 and 361.81 is: 542.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 645.72 = 361.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/645.72 = 361.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 645.72 × 361.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 233,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,627.95/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.77

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