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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 593.96 and 255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 593.96 and 255.84 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 593.96 = 255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/593.96 = 255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 593.96 × 255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 151,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,958.73/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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