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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 645.96 and 375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 645.96 and 375.72 is: 563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 645.96 = 375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/645.96 = 375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 645.96 × 375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 242,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,700.09/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.76

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