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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 593.46 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 593.46 and 272.93 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 593.46 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/593.46 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 593.46 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 161,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,970.07/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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