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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 593.70 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 593.70 and 371.49 is: 512.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 593.70 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/593.70 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 593.70 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 220,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,553.61/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.25

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