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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 592.93 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 592.93 and 359.26 is: 495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 592.93 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/592.93 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 592.93 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 213,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,016.03/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.33

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