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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 594.07 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 594.07 and 368.84 is: 508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 594.07 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/594.07 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 594.07 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 219,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,116.78/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.63

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