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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.03, 593.12 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.03, 593.12 and 290.08 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.03 : 593.12 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.03/593.12 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.03x = 593.12 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.03x = 172,052.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,052.25/430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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