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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.59, 593.76 and 374.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.59, 593.76 and 374.85 is: 516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.59 : 593.76 = 374.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.59/593.76 = 374.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.59x = 593.76 × 374.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.59x = 222,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,570.94/430.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.90

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