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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 642.92 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 642.92 and 376 is: 561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 642.92 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/642.92 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 642.92 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 241,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,737.92/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.29

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