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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.83, 594.60 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.83, 594.60 and 273.45 is: 377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.83 : 594.60 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.83/594.60 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.83x = 594.60 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.83x = 162,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,593.37/430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.40

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