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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.44, 593.54 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.44, 593.54 and 365 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.44 : 593.54 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.44/593.54 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.44x = 593.54 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.44x = 216,642.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,642.10/430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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