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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.31, 593.66 and 275.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.31, 593.66 and 275.15 is: 379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.31 : 593.66 = 275.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.31/593.66 = 275.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.31x = 593.66 × 275.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.31x = 163,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,345.55/430.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.60

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