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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.51, 593.59 and 367.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.51, 593.59 and 367.49 is: 506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.51 : 593.59 = 367.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.51/593.59 = 367.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.51x = 593.59 × 367.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.51x = 218,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,138.39/430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.70

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