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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.13, 593.60 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.13, 593.60 and 253.11 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.13 : 593.60 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.13/593.60 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.13x = 593.60 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.13x = 150,242.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,242.60/430.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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