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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 642.69 and 366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 642.69 and 366.34 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 642.69 = 366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/642.69 = 366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 642.69 × 366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 235,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,443.05/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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