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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.81, 594.25 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.81, 594.25 and 264.86 is: 365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.81 : 594.25 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.81/594.25 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.81x = 594.25 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.81x = 157,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,393.88/430.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.35

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