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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 594.60 and 256.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 594.60 and 256.12 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 594.60 = 256.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/594.60 = 256.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 594.60 × 256.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 152,288.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,288.95/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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