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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 593.59 and 368.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 593.59 and 368.50 is: 508.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 593.59 = 368.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/593.59 = 368.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 593.59 × 368.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 218,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,737.92/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.14

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