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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.54, 594.05 and 255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.54, 594.05 and 255.90 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.54 : 594.05 = 255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.54/594.05 = 255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.54x = 594.05 × 255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.54x = 152,017.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,017.40/430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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