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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430, 593.96 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430, 593.96 and 365.20 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430 : 593.96 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430/593.96 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430x = 593.96 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430x = 216,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,914.19/430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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