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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.11, 593.81 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.11, 593.81 and 283 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.11 : 593.81 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.11/593.81 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.11x = 593.81 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.11x = 168,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,048.23/430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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