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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.35, 594 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.35, 594 and 255.72 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.35 : 594 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.35/594 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.35x = 594 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.35x = 151,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,897.68/430.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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