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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.01, 593.33 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.01, 593.33 and 282.89 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.01 : 593.33 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.01/593.33 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.01x = 593.33 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.01x = 167,847.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,847.19/430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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