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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.14, 593.61 and 282.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.14, 593.61 and 282.66 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.14 : 593.61 = 282.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.14/593.61 = 282.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.14x = 593.61 × 282.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.14x = 167,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,789.80/430.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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