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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.08, 593.68 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.08, 593.68 and 290.28 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.08 : 593.68 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.08/593.68 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.08x = 593.68 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.08x = 172,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,333.43/430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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