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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.29, 593.58 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.29, 593.58 and 264.42 is: 364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.29 : 593.58 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.29/593.58 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.29x = 593.58 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.29x = 156,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,954.42/430.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.76

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