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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 593.95 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 593.95 and 264.72 is: 365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 593.95 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/593.95 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 593.95 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 157,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,230.44/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.41

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