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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.87, 594.60 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.87, 594.60 and 265.02 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.87 : 594.60 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.87/594.60 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.87x = 594.60 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.87x = 157,576.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,576.59/430.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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