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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.09, 593.52 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.09, 593.52 and 255.44 is: 352.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.09 : 593.52 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.09/593.52 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.09x = 593.52 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.09x = 151,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,608.75/430.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.50

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