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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 593.48 and 255.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 593.48 and 255.34 is: 352.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 593.48 = 255.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/593.48 = 255.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 593.48 × 255.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 151,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,537.91/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.41

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