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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 593.36 and 407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 593.36 and 407.27 is: 561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 593.36 = 407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/593.36 = 407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 593.36 × 407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 241,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,658.70/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.53

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