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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 593.39 and 243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 593.39 and 243.49 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 593.39 = 243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/593.39 = 243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 593.39 × 243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 144,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,484.53/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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