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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 593.89 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 593.89 and 283.08 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 593.89 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/593.89 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 593.89 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 168,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,118.38/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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