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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.64, 594.30 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.64, 594.30 and 368.72 is: 508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.64 : 594.30 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.64/594.30 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.64x = 594.30 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.64x = 219,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,130.30/430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.85

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