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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.25, 593.82 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.25, 593.82 and 255.59 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.25 : 593.82 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.25/593.82 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.25x = 593.82 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.25x = 151,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,774.45/430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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