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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 593.76 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 593.76 and 272.94 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 593.76 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/593.76 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 593.76 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 162,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,060.85/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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