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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 647.34 and 358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 647.34 and 358.05 is: 538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 647.34 = 358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/647.34 = 358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 647.34 × 358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 231,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,783.19/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.13

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