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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 644.88 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 644.88 and 365.44 is: 547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 644.88 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/644.88 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 644.88 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 235,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,664.95/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.35

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