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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 593.62 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 593.62 and 255.52 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 593.62 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/593.62 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 593.62 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 151,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,681.78/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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