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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 594.27 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 594.27 and 256.01 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 594.27 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/594.27 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 594.27 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 152,136.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,136.09/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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