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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.03, 593.31 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.03, 593.31 and 263.98 is: 364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.03 : 593.31 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.03/593.31 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.03x = 593.31 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.03x = 156,621.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,621.97/430.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.21

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