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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.51, 593.97 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.51, 593.97 and 262.53 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.51 : 593.97 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.51/593.97 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.51x = 593.97 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.51x = 155,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,934.94/430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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