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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.32, 593.65 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.32, 593.65 and 264.52 is: 364.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.32 : 593.65 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.32/593.65 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.32x = 593.65 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.32x = 157,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,032.30/430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.92

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