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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.16, 593.88 and 275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.16, 593.88 and 275 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.16 : 593.88 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.16/593.88 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.16x = 593.88 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.16x = 163,317
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,317/430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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