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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.41, 593.97 and 264.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.41, 593.97 and 264.59 is: 365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.41 : 593.97 = 264.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.41/593.97 = 264.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.41x = 593.97 × 264.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.41x = 157,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,154.56/430.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.13

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