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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 593.96 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 593.96 and 264.61 is: 365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 593.96 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/593.96 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 593.96 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 157,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,167.76/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.08

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