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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 593.54 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 593.54 and 255.64 is: 352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 593.54 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/593.54 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 593.54 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 151,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,732.57/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.57

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