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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 594.32 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 594.32 and 253.66 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 594.32 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/594.32 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 594.32 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 150,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,755.71/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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