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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 593.52 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 593.52 and 255.48 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 593.52 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/593.52 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 593.52 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 151,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,632.49/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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