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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.12, 593.88 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.12, 593.88 and 283.18 is: 391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.12 : 593.88 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.12/593.88 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.12x = 593.88 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.12x = 168,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,174.94/430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.00

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