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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 593.50 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 593.50 and 255.40 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 593.50 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/593.50 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 593.50 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 151,579.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,579.90/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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