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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 593.42 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 593.42 and 356.07 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 593.42 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/593.42 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 593.42 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 211,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,297.28/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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