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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.01, 593.42 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.01, 593.42 and 255.45 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.01 : 593.42 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.01/593.42 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.01x = 593.42 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.01x = 151,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,587.86/430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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