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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.67, 594.45 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.67, 594.45 and 264.98 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.67 : 594.45 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.67/594.45 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.67x = 594.45 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.67x = 157,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,514.39/430.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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