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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 593.33 and 282.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 593.33 and 282.83 is: 390.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 593.33 = 282.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/593.33 = 282.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 593.33 × 282.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 167,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,807.14/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.05

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