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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.63, 594.23 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.63, 594.23 and 255.94 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.63 : 594.23 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.63/594.23 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.63x = 594.23 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.63x = 152,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,084.46/430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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