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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 594.50 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 594.50 and 253.80 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 594.50 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/594.50 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 594.50 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 150,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,882.83/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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