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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.02, 593.45 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.02, 593.45 and 282.74 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.02 : 593.45 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.02/593.45 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.02x = 593.45 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.02x = 167,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,792.05/430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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