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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.38, 594 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.38, 594 and 255.83 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.38 : 594 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.38/594 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.38x = 594 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.38x = 151,960.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,960.05/430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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