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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 593.51 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 593.51 and 282.74 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 593.51 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/593.51 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 593.51 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 167,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,804.64/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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