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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 594.15 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 594.15 and 253.52 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 594.15 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/594.15 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 594.15 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 150,631.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,631.12/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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