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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.34, 593.64 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.34, 593.64 and 290.27 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.34 : 593.64 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.34/593.64 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.34x = 593.64 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.34x = 172,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,312.91/430.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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