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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 593.41 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 593.41 and 259.71 is: 358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 593.41 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/593.41 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 593.41 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 154,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,111.54/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.40

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