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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 593.24 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 593.24 and 272.57 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 593.24 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/593.24 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 593.24 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 161,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,699.43/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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