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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.73, 594.41 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.73, 594.41 and 253.70 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.73 : 594.41 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.73/594.41 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.73x = 594.41 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.73x = 150,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,799.48/430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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