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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 593.87 and 368.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 593.87 and 368.71 is: 508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 593.87 = 368.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/593.87 = 368.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 593.87 × 368.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 218,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,962.48/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.18

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