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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 644.22 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 644.22 and 373.50 is: 558.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 644.22 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/644.22 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 644.22 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 240,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,616.17/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.73

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