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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 593.51 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 593.51 and 253.17 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 593.51 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/593.51 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 593.51 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 150,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,258.93/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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