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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 593.93 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 593.93 and 255.76 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 593.93 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/593.93 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 593.93 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 151,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,903.54/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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