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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.05, 593.36 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.05, 593.36 and 253.02 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.05 : 593.36 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.05/593.36 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.05x = 593.36 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.05x = 150,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,129.56/430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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