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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.86, 594.39 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.86, 594.39 and 256.14 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.86 : 594.39 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.86/594.39 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.86x = 594.39 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.86x = 152,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,247.05/430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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