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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 645.24 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 645.24 and 267.77 is: 401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 645.24 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/645.24 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 645.24 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 172,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,775.91/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.26

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