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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.92, 594.27 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.92, 594.27 and 256.23 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.92 : 594.27 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.92/594.27 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.92x = 594.27 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.92x = 152,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,269.80/430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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