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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 646.99 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 646.99 and 365.72 is: 549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 646.99 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/646.99 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 646.99 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 236,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,613.03/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.35

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