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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.24, 593.84 and 290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.24, 593.84 and 290.40 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.24 : 593.84 = 290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.24/593.84 = 290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.24x = 593.84 × 290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.24x = 172,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,451.14/430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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