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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.56, 594.14 and 255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.56, 594.14 and 255.88 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.56 : 594.14 = 255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.56/594.14 = 255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.56x = 594.14 × 255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.56x = 152,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,028.54/430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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