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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.70, 594.42 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.70, 594.42 and 273.38 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.70 : 594.42 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.70/594.42 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.70x = 594.42 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.70x = 162,502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,502.54/430.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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