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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.60, 595.38 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.60, 595.38 and 375.94 is: 519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.60 : 595.38 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.60/595.38 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.60x = 595.38 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.60x = 223,827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,827.16/430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.80

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