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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.71, 594.16 and 255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.71, 594.16 and 255.97 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.71 : 594.16 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.71/594.16 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.71x = 594.16 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.71x = 152,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,087.14/430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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