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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.50, 594.46 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.50, 594.46 and 275.52 is: 380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.50 : 594.46 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.50/594.46 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.50x = 594.46 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.50x = 163,785.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,785.62/430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.45

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