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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.27, 593.52 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.27, 593.52 and 264.35 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.27 : 593.52 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.27/593.52 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.27x = 593.52 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.27x = 156,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,897.01/430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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