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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 644.82 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 644.82 and 361.80 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 644.82 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/644.82 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 644.82 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 233,295.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,295.88/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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