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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.59, 594.42 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.59, 594.42 and 273.30 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.59 : 594.42 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.59/594.42 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.59x = 594.42 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.59x = 162,454.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,454.99/430.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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