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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 593.94 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 593.94 and 255.86 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 593.94 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/593.94 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 593.94 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 151,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,965.49/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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