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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.30, 593.82 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.30, 593.82 and 253.24 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.30 : 593.82 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.30/593.82 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.30x = 593.82 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.30x = 150,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,378.98/430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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