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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 593.12 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 593.12 and 360.18 is: 495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 593.12 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/593.12 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 593.12 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 213,630.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,630.86/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.76

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