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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.45, 594.14 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.45, 594.14 and 255.90 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.45 : 594.14 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.45/594.14 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.45x = 594.14 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.45x = 152,040.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,040.43/430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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