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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.74, 593.98 and 368.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.74, 593.98 and 368.78 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.74 : 593.98 = 368.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.74/593.98 = 368.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.74x = 593.98 × 368.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.74x = 219,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,047.80/430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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