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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.04, 593.52 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.04, 593.52 and 290.42 is: 400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.04 : 593.52 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.04/593.52 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.04x = 593.52 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.04x = 172,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,370.08/430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.82

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