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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.89, 594.57 and 244.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.89, 594.57 and 244.38 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.89 : 594.57 = 244.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.89/594.57 = 244.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.89x = 594.57 × 244.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.89x = 145,301.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,301.02/430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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