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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.80, 594.56 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.80, 594.56 and 265.12 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.80 : 594.56 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.80/594.56 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.80x = 594.56 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.80x = 157,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,629.75/430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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