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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 593.78 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 593.78 and 272.96 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 593.78 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/593.78 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 593.78 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 162,078.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,078.19/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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