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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.06, 593.78 and 282.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.06, 593.78 and 282.95 is: 390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.06 : 593.78 = 282.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.06/593.78 = 282.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.06x = 593.78 × 282.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.06x = 168,010.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,010.05/430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.67

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