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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.54, 594.15 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.54, 594.15 and 264.70 is: 365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.54 : 594.15 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.54/594.15 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.54x = 594.15 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.54x = 157,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,268.53/430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.29

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