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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.07, 593.50 and 255.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.07, 593.50 and 255.41 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.07 : 593.50 = 255.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.07/593.50 = 255.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.07x = 593.50 × 255.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.07x = 151,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,585.84/430.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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