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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.46, 594.53 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.46, 594.53 and 364.29 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.46 : 594.53 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.46/594.53 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.46x = 594.53 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.46x = 216,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,581.33/430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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