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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.68, 594.50 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.68, 594.50 and 256.04 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.68 : 594.50 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.68/594.50 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.68x = 594.50 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.68x = 152,215.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,215.78/430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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