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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 593.04 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 593.04 and 356.32 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 593.04 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/593.04 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 593.04 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 211,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,312.01/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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