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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 593.40 and 274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 593.40 and 274.96 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 593.40 = 274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/593.40 = 274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 593.40 × 274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 163,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,161.26/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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