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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.71, 594.50 and 256.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.71, 594.50 and 256.11 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.71 : 594.50 = 256.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.71/594.50 = 256.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.71x = 594.50 × 256.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.71x = 152,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,256.11/430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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