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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 593.83 and 262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 593.83 and 262.22 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 593.83 = 262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/593.83 = 262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 593.83 × 262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 155,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,714.10/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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