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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.00, 593.36 and 252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.00, 593.36 and 252.93 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.00 : 593.36 = 252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.00/593.36 = 252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.00x = 593.36 × 252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.00x = 150,077.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,077.28/430.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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