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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 593.48 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 593.48 and 281.10 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 593.48 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/593.48 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 593.48 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 166,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,825.82/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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