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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 594.26 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 594.26 and 251.24 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 594.26 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/594.26 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 594.26 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 149,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,301.88/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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