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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.20, 596.79 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.20, 596.79 and 391.32 is: 542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.20 : 596.79 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.20/596.79 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.20x = 596.79 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.20x = 233,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,535.86/430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.85

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