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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 593.94 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 593.94 and 264.47 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 593.94 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/593.94 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 593.94 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 157,076.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,076.34/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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