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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 593.88 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 593.88 and 291.76 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 593.88 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/593.88 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 593.88 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 173,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,270.43/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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