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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.71, 594.24 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.71, 594.24 and 264.75 is: 365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.71 : 594.24 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.71/594.24 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.71x = 594.24 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.71x = 157,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,325.04/430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.27

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