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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 593.15 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 593.15 and 264.20 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 593.15 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/593.15 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 593.15 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 156,705.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,705.94/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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