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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 593.51 and 264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 593.51 and 264.37 is: 364.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 593.51 = 264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/593.51 = 264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 593.51 × 264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 156,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,904.55/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.71

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