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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 593.93 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 593.93 and 264.56 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 593.93 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/593.93 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 593.93 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 157,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,127.81/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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