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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 593.72 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 593.72 and 264.46 is: 364.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 593.72 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/593.72 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 593.72 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 157,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,015.19/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.95

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