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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 594.07 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 594.07 and 255.86 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 594.07 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/594.07 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 594.07 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 151,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,995.14/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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