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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.89, 594.59 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.89, 594.59 and 265.14 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.89 : 594.59 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.89/594.59 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.89x = 594.59 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.89x = 157,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,648.27/430.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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