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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.84, 594.66 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.84, 594.66 and 275.32 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.84 : 594.66 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.84/594.66 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.84x = 594.66 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.84x = 163,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,721.79/430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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