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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.58, 594.32 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.58, 594.32 and 281.20 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.58 : 594.32 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.58/594.32 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.58x = 594.32 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.58x = 167,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,122.78/430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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