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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.43, 593.83 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.43, 593.83 and 253.36 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.43 : 593.83 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.43/593.83 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.43x = 593.83 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.43x = 150,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,452.77/430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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