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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 593.66 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 593.66 and 255.54 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 593.66 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/593.66 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 593.66 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 151,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,703.88/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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