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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 594.28 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 594.28 and 256.02 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 594.28 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/594.28 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 594.28 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 152,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,147.57/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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