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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.21, 594.03 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.21, 594.03 and 264.50 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.21 : 594.03 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.21/594.03 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.21x = 594.03 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.21x = 157,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,116.64/430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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