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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.22, 593.52 and 272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.22, 593.52 and 272.90 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.22 : 593.52 = 272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.22/593.52 = 272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.22x = 593.52 × 272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.22x = 161,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,971.61/430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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