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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.18, 593.79 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.18, 593.79 and 274.93 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.18 : 593.79 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.18/593.79 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.18x = 593.79 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.18x = 163,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,249.31/430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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