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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.42, 594.08 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.42, 594.08 and 264.78 is: 365.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.42 : 594.08 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.42/594.08 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.42x = 594.08 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.42x = 157,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,300.50/430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.46

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