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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.48, 594.12 and 273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.48, 594.12 and 273.19 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.48 : 594.12 = 273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.48/594.12 = 273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.48x = 594.12 × 273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.48x = 162,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,307.64/430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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