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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.02, 593.39 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.02, 593.39 and 264.21 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.02 : 593.39 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.02/593.39 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.02x = 593.39 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.02x = 156,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,779.57/430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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