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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.06, 592.30 and 371.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.06, 592.30 and 371.03 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.06 : 592.30 = 371.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.06/592.30 = 371.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.06x = 592.30 × 371.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.06x = 219,761.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,761.07/430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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