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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.69, 594.39 and 256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.69, 594.39 and 256.09 is: 353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.69 : 594.39 = 256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.69/594.39 = 256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.69x = 594.39 × 256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.69x = 152,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,217.34/430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.43

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