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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.54, 594.15 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.54, 594.15 and 253.46 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.54 : 594.15 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.54/594.15 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.54x = 594.15 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.54x = 150,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,594.74/430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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