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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.28, 593.97 and 255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.28, 593.97 and 255.68 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.28 : 593.97 = 255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.28/593.97 = 255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.28x = 593.97 × 255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.28x = 151,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,866.25/430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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