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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.53, 594.10 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.53, 594.10 and 244.03 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.53 : 594.10 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.53/594.10 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.53x = 594.10 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.53x = 144,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,978.22/430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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