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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 593.69 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 593.69 and 264.69 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 593.69 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/593.69 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 593.69 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 157,139.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,139.51/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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