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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.95, 594.52 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.95, 594.52 and 262.88 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.95 : 594.52 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.95/594.52 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.95x = 594.52 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.95x = 156,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,287.42/430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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