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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.65, 594.20 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.65, 594.20 and 264.80 is: 365.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.65 : 594.20 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.65/594.20 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.65x = 594.20 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.65x = 157,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,346.31/430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.37

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