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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.10, 593.44 and 282.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.10, 593.44 and 282.64 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.10 : 593.44 = 282.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.10/593.44 = 282.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.10x = 593.44 × 282.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.10x = 167,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,729.88/430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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