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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 593.87 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 593.87 and 273.30 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 593.87 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/593.87 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 593.87 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 162,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,304.67/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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