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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.33, 594 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.33, 594 and 273.22 is: 377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.33 : 594 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.33/594 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.33x = 594 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.33x = 162,294.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,294.54/430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.14

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