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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 594.21 and 264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 594.21 and 264.71 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 594.21 = 264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/594.21 = 264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 594.21 × 264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 157,290.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,290.36/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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