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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 594.09 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 594.09 and 264.74 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 594.09 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/594.09 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 594.09 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 157,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,276.42/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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