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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.27, 593.65 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.27, 593.65 and 243.76 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.27 : 593.65 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.27/593.65 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.27x = 593.65 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.27x = 144,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,707.97/430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

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