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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.40, 593.98 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.40, 593.98 and 255.72 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.40 : 593.98 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.40/593.98 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.40x = 593.98 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.40x = 151,892.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,892.57/430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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