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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.21, 593.62 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.21, 593.62 and 272.58 is: 376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.21 : 593.62 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.21/593.62 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.21x = 593.62 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.21x = 161,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,808.94/430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.12

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