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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.72, 594.28 and 256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.72, 594.28 and 256.08 is: 353.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.72 : 594.28 = 256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.72/594.28 = 256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.72x = 594.28 × 256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.72x = 152,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,183.22/430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.32

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