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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.55, 593.91 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.55, 593.91 and 255.86 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.55 : 593.91 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.55/593.91 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.55x = 593.91 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.55x = 151,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,957.81/430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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