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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.00, 593.41 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.00, 593.41 and 240.95 is: 332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.00 : 593.41 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.00/593.41 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.00x = 593.41 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.00x = 142,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,984.72/430.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.52

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