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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.26, 593.79 and 264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.26, 593.79 and 264.43 is: 364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.26 : 593.79 = 264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.26/593.79 = 264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.26x = 593.79 × 264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.26x = 157,015.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,015.89/430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.93

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