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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.86, 594.90 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.86, 594.90 and 265.30 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.86 : 594.90 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.86/594.90 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.86x = 594.90 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.86x = 157,826.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,826.97/430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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