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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 593.88 and 375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 593.88 and 375.10 is: 517.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 593.88 = 375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/593.88 = 375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 593.88 × 375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 222,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,761.42/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.51

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