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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 593.32 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 593.32 and 291.92 is: 402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 593.32 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/593.32 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 593.32 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 173,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,201.97/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.65

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