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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 594.33 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 594.33 and 262.58 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 594.33 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/594.33 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 594.33 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 156,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,056.20/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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