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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 594 and 360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 594 and 360.96 is: 497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 594 = 360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/594 = 360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 594 × 360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 214,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,410.24/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.70

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