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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.52, 594.12 and 255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.52, 594.12 and 255.82 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.52 : 594.12 = 255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.52/594.12 = 255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.52x = 594.12 × 255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.52x = 151,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,987.78/430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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