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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.75, 594.59 and 256.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.75, 594.59 and 256.09 is: 353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.75 : 594.59 = 256.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.75/594.59 = 256.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.75x = 594.59 × 256.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.75x = 152,268.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,268.55/430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.50

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