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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.09, 593.52 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.09, 593.52 and 264.24 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.09 : 593.52 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.09/593.52 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.09x = 593.52 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.09x = 156,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,830.73/430.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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