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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.36, 594.16 and 283.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.36, 594.16 and 283.25 is: 391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.36 : 594.16 = 283.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.36/594.16 = 283.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.36x = 594.16 × 283.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.36x = 168,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,295.82/430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.06

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