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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 644.68 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 644.68 and 369.90 is: 553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 644.68 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/644.68 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 644.68 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 238,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,467.13/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.65

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