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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.10, 593.18 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.10, 593.18 and 374.74 is: 516.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.10 : 593.18 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.10/593.18 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.10x = 593.18 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.10x = 222,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,286.32/430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.83

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