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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.47, 594.02 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.47, 594.02 and 273.06 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.47 : 594.02 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.47/594.02 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.47x = 594.02 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.47x = 162,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,203.78/430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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