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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 647.28 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 647.28 and 367.20 is: 552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 647.28 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/647.28 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 647.28 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 237,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,681.22/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.03

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