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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 593.97 and 371.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 593.97 and 371.53 is: 512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 593.97 = 371.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/593.97 = 371.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 593.97 × 371.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 220,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,677.67/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.67

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