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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.90, 593.10 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.90, 593.10 and 368.52 is: 507.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.90 : 593.10 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.90/593.10 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.90x = 593.10 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.90x = 218,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,569.21/430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.24

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