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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 593.85 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 593.85 and 368.69 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 593.85 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/593.85 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 593.85 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 218,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,943.59/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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