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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.62, 594.27 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.62, 594.27 and 275.46 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.62 : 594.27 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.62/594.27 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.62x = 594.27 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.62x = 163,697.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,697.61/430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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