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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 593.64 and 283.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 593.64 and 283.05 is: 390.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 593.64 = 283.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/593.64 = 283.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 593.64 × 283.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 168,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,029.80/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.42

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