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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.31, 594.05 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.31, 594.05 and 273.11 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.31 : 594.05 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.31/594.05 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.31x = 594.05 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.31x = 162,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,241.00/430.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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