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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.78, 594.20 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.78, 594.20 and 273.46 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.78 : 594.20 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.78/594.20 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.78x = 594.20 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.78x = 162,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,489.93/430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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