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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.06, 593.38 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.06, 593.38 and 261.97 is: 361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.06 : 593.38 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.06/593.38 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.06x = 593.38 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.06x = 155,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,447.63/430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.46

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