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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.74, 594.27 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.74, 594.27 and 273.18 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.74 : 594.27 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.74/594.27 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.74x = 594.27 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.74x = 162,342.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,342.68/430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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