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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.61, 646.83 and 369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.61, 646.83 and 369.27 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.61 : 646.83 = 369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.61/646.83 = 369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.61x = 646.83 × 369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.61x = 238,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,854.91/430.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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