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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 646.11 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 646.11 and 257.55 is: 386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 646.11 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/646.11 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 646.11 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 166,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,405.63/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.16

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